Holidays Around the World Books
People often live in communities with populations that are demographically similar. In other words, your neighbors probably practice a...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 29, 2020
- 2 min
Identifying Odd and Even Numbers (A Lesson Plan with Free Resources)
We use Time4Learning as our homeschool foundation for curriculum. It is super affordable, and easy to navigate however it is quite text...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 24, 2020
- 7 min
The Power of Cozy and it's Relationship to Behavior
If you follow me on Facebook, you will have noticed and may have been a participant in a series of polls asking you to choose which photo...
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Ashley B
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
Fifth Grade Learning Goals
In fifth grade, students will practice more complex mathematical concepts such as exponents, decimals, fractions and more. They will read...
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Ashley B
- Sep 8, 2020
- 4 min
Fourth Grade Learning Goals
Let’s look at some of the concepts 4th graders will acquire this year: They will solve multi-step word problems using all four...
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Ashley B
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
Third Grade Learning Goals
3rd Grade Curriculum Overview A typical third grade curriculum will promote mastery of multiplication and division as well as expand...
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Ashley B
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
Second Grade Learning Goals
2nd Grade Curriculum Overview A typical second grade curriculum will vary depending on the state you live in. In general, a second grade...
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Ashley B
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
First Grade Learning Goals
Below are some of the skills and concepts that a first grade student will typically learn: Become an independent reader, improve their...
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Ashley B
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
Kindergarten Learning Goals
During their kindergarten education, students will focus on nailing down their letters, sounds, and words, which will get them started on...
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Ashley Bobst
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
Caring for Tadpoles
Taking care of tadpoles: 1. First you’ll need a suitable container, like an aquarium or fishbowl. Choose a container that will be easy to...
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Ashley Bobst
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
Creating a Mini Closed Ecosystem at Home!
Oakley collected some sediment and water from our creek and added a piece of wood with moss in it at the top of the mason jar. We closed...
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Ashley Bobst
- Mar 16, 2020
- 1 min
St. Patrick's Day Activities and Snack Ideas!
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Trap Ideas are a fun and creative way to set up a Leprechaun trap for your child to see! Fun and easy kid...
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Ashley Bobst
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Valentine's Day Candy Heart Science
Let's be honest, candy hearts aren't the greatest tasting holiday candies, they are right up there with Peeps for me. However, we did...
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Ashley Bobst
- Jan 14, 2020
- 2 min
What is Priming? How is it Effective in Education?
What is Priming? Priming is one of the unconscious ways our memories work when we're identifying words, objects, tasks, or situations at...
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Ashley Bobst
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min
Live Animal Cams - For Little Researchers
Do you have a little animal researcher? Many kids fall in love with a favorite animal, and sadly most of them are hard to observe in...
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Ashley Bobst
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1 min
Fun Negative Space Christmas Tree Art
We literally did this project while I cooked a meal! It is so fun and easy, and not a really big set up! You will need chalk pastels, (we...
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Ashley Bobst
- Nov 21, 2019
- 3 min
Dirty Hands Bread Experiment
This was a really neat experiment to do to learn about germs and how they spread! It was really interesting and GROSS at the same time!...
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Ashley Bobst
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min
Fun Themed Gingerbread Houses
My friend sent me the CUTEST Super Mario themed gingerbread house and I went down a gingerbread rabbit hole on amazon... if you are...
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Ashley Bobst
- Nov 14, 2019
- 2 min
The Best Classic Stuffing with Sausage
Okay, no boring story...Want the recipe for the best stuffing evvverrr?? Here it is: What you'll need: 1 1//2 cups finely chopped yellow...
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Ashley Bobst
- Nov 12, 2019
- 2 min
Critical Thinking Morse Code Pen Pal Activity
We have really been enjoying writing back and fourth with our pen pals! We have two sets, and they are both so awesome and engaging! This...
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Ashley Bobst
- Nov 7, 2019
- 1 min
Grinch's Stink Stank Stunk Ornament Freebie!
This is a super fun and easy Christmas time craft... bonus if you are a Grinch fan like myself :) This is a quote from the lyrics of...
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Ashley Bobst
- Oct 31, 2019
- 1 min
Fun Halloween Activity Freebies!
Below are a few of our favorite Halloween freebies! Click on the pictures for the direct link to print! Halloween ISPY: Build a Jack O...
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Ashley Bobst
- Oct 29, 2019
- 1 min
Nature Scavenger Hunt *Free Printable*
We love heading outdoors to see what we can find! I found this awesome Hiking Scavenger Hunt printable on Make and Takes website! The...
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Ashley Bobst
- Oct 17, 2019
- 1 min
Fried Cabbage and Noodles
INGREDIENTS 2 cups uncooked egg noodles 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 2...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
Activities for Teaching about Leaves
Let the crisp September, coffee on the front porch mornings begin! This time of year is the perfect time to start studying the leaves,...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 17, 2019
- 2 min
Activities for Teaching the Skeletal System
What is the Skeletal System? You have a skeleton inside of your body (endoskeleton) made up of bones. Insects and crustaceans have...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 17, 2019
- 2 min
Activities for Teaching the Soil Layers
This week we are learning about the different layers of soil! What is soil? Soil is the part of the earth’s surface comprised of...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 13, 2019
- 2 min
Why having a Pen Pal is Beneficial for Children
Having a pen pal helps promote many key developmental skills. Sure we can hop online any time and be in contact with someone from the...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 12, 2019
- 3 min
Activities for Teaching the Moon Phases
This week we started learning about the Moon, and it's 8 phases! Here are the 8 phases, in order: New moon (no moon) > Waxing Crescent >...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 5, 2019
- 1 min
Pablo Picasso Cubism Art Project
Today we learned about Pablo Picasso and tried out some cubism style self portrait art! It was a blast they really enjoyed it! We watched...
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Ashley Bobst
- Sep 3, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 14 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 20, 2019
- 2 min
Pet Blue Tailed Skink - Setup and Care
My two are always exploring and finding new friends. Dad found a baby Blue tailed skink or "American five-lined skink" in our garage and...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 12 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 11 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 10 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 9 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 8 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 7 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 6 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 5 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 4 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 3 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 15, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 2 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 15, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 4th Grade Week 1 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 12, 2019
- 1 min
Kid’s Baking: Opposite Cake Activity
If you are looking for a fun family activity that is easy to incorporate a lesson into, baking is it! You can essentially incorporate any...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 1st Grade Week 36 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 1st Grade Week 35 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 1st Grade Week 34 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 1st Grade Week 33 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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Ashley Bobst
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
Homeschooling - 1st Grade Week 32 Oak Meadow Curriculum Supplements
Overview: Curriculum from Oak Meadow *Disclaimer- This is not the full curriculum. It is available for purchase at www.oakmeadow.com this...
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